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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 XLR 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 66493 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts from the stabilizer shaft.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps from the front crossmember.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 66493 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft, insulator clamps and bolts to the crossmember.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 76 N·m (56 lb ft).

  4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps and bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).

  5. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Lower the vehicle.